Bill Powell vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Powell posted a stronger line than Lawrence Simpson. Bill Powell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.35 vs 4.3) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 0.77). By the career numbers, Bill Powell had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.